The David F George Podcast - AI And You Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-david-f-george-podcast-ai-whats-that-all-about-then Dr David F George has been working in the AI space since the early 1990's. He is also the creator of choiceMaster, a new kind of recommender software using David's extensive knowledge in AI to vastly improve the consumer experience. In these podcasts David will talk about AI and the latest developments and innovations in the field. Dr David F George c7b0ee6b-1c3b-5a02-8c2c-8929cddc2aba no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:35:24 +0100 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:37:05 +0000 https://img.transistor.fm/E9OAzbIkFBNGp9yD2YfDnRAhR_5DXIQFNVvdcgpWBF8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5NTg4LzE2ODA2/ODM2NzktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The David F George Podcast - AI And You episodic Dr David F George Dr David F George has been working in the AI space since the early 1990's. He is also the creator of choiceMaster, a new kind of recommender software using David's extensive knowledge in AI to vastly improve the consumer experience. In these podcasts David will talk about AI and the latest developments and innovations in the field. Dr David F George has been working in the AI space since the early 1990's. AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. Dr Davide F George No No Could AI disrupt the upcoming UK General Election? 11 11 Could AI disrupt the upcoming UK General Election? full ba79ced4-2cc3-45b4-9632-bd172612f6db https://share.transistor.fm/s/0277d952 With the rapid advancements in technology, Generative AI has become a powerful tool capable of creating convincing fake content, posing risks to the integrity of the UK General Election processes. 
In this latest podcast from David F George we talk about the UK election and how fake content could influence the possible outcome. We also look into how this could change in the future with more robust regulation and education. 

]]> With the rapid advancements in technology, Generative AI has become a powerful tool capable of creating convincing fake content, posing risks to the integrity of the UK General Election processes. 
In this latest podcast from David F George we talk about the UK election and how fake content could influence the possible outcome. We also look into how this could change in the future with more robust regulation and education. 

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:52:40 +0100 Dr David F George Dr David F George 1964 With the rapid advancements in technology, Generative AI has become a powerful tool capable of creating convincing fake content, posing risks to the integrity of the UK General Election processes. 
In this latest podcast from David F George we talk about the UK election and how fake content could influence the possible outcome. We also look into how this could change in the future with more robust regulation and education. 

]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No Customer Service and A.I. 10 10 Customer Service and A.I. full 0fa5b47f-1ddd-4f8f-a6f3-c00be53e44a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ded414c David George from choiceMaster and Louise Welsby from Buy-From, talk us through their presentation to the Shropshire Leadership Conference all about AI for business, focusing on how AI is changing customer service. They confront some of the perceived fears of AI in business and seeing how, far from being negative, it can enhance your business. AI will not take your job but if you don't look at embracing it your competitors who are using it may take your customers. For more on this presentation, including the accompanying slides and white paper please contact Louise at:  louise@buy-from.com or David at: david@choicemaster.org

]]> David George from choiceMaster and Louise Welsby from Buy-From, talk us through their presentation to the Shropshire Leadership Conference all about AI for business, focusing on how AI is changing customer service. They confront some of the perceived fears of AI in business and seeing how, far from being negative, it can enhance your business. AI will not take your job but if you don't look at embracing it your competitors who are using it may take your customers. For more on this presentation, including the accompanying slides and white paper please contact Louise at:  louise@buy-from.com or David at: david@choicemaster.org

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 16:22:06 +0100 Dr David F George Dr David F George 2560 David George from choiceMaster and Louise Welsby from Buy-From, talk us through their presentation to the Shropshire Leadership Conference all about AI for business, focusing on how AI is changing customer service. They confront some of the perceived fears of AI in business and seeing how, far from being negative, it can enhance your business. AI will not take your job but if you don't look at embracing it your competitors who are using it may take your customers. For more on this presentation, including the accompanying slides and white paper please contact Louise at:  louise@buy-from.com or David at: david@choicemaster.org

]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No Recommenders - Why are explanations important? 9 9 Recommenders - Why are explanations important? full c5850f05-2f41-4639-8388-8d86f1794d73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea58dab3
In this episode of AI And You, David discusses the importance of explainability in recommender systems, focusing on choiceMaster, the system created by David himself. He highlights how traditional recommenders lack transparency and often base recommendations on user history rather than individual preferences. choiceMaster, on the other hand, prioritises user input and provides detailed explanations for its recommendations, enhancing user trust and confidence in decision-making. He also touches on the role of generative AI in search engines and the educational aspect of recommender systems in guiding users towards making informed choices.
For further information;
https://www.choicemaster.org/
david@choicemaster.org

 










 

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In this episode of AI And You, David discusses the importance of explainability in recommender systems, focusing on choiceMaster, the system created by David himself. He highlights how traditional recommenders lack transparency and often base recommendations on user history rather than individual preferences. choiceMaster, on the other hand, prioritises user input and provides detailed explanations for its recommendations, enhancing user trust and confidence in decision-making. He also touches on the role of generative AI in search engines and the educational aspect of recommender systems in guiding users towards making informed choices.
For further information;
https://www.choicemaster.org/
david@choicemaster.org

 










 

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In this episode of AI And You, David discusses the importance of explainability in recommender systems, focusing on choiceMaster, the system created by David himself. He highlights how traditional recommenders lack transparency and often base recommendations on user history rather than individual preferences. choiceMaster, on the other hand, prioritises user input and provides detailed explanations for its recommendations, enhancing user trust and confidence in decision-making. He also touches on the role of generative AI in search engines and the educational aspect of recommender systems in guiding users towards making informed choices.
For further information;
https://www.choicemaster.org/
david@choicemaster.org

 










 

]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No Understanding Recommender Systems 8 8 Understanding Recommender Systems full fa59b63a-2423-4161-86cd-81a72b108188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1838c19   

Steve Jobs once famously said, "People don't know what they want until you show it to them." 

In today's digital age, we often face a persistent challenge: the overwhelming abundance of information. 

 

Simply too much choice.

The concept of Recommendation Systems, also known as Recommender Systems or Recommender Engines, has seamlessly integrated itself into our daily routines, becoming indispensable tools that help us discover relevant content, products, and services tailored to our unique interests

The primary focus of recommender systems is to deliver recommendations through the analysis of a users data, encompassing both explicit and inferred interests. Recommender systems have proven to be highly versatile and useful across a range of different contexts. 

https://www.choicemaster.org/
david@choicemaster.org


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Steve Jobs once famously said, "People don't know what they want until you show it to them." 

In today's digital age, we often face a persistent challenge: the overwhelming abundance of information. 

 

Simply too much choice.

The concept of Recommendation Systems, also known as Recommender Systems or Recommender Engines, has seamlessly integrated itself into our daily routines, becoming indispensable tools that help us discover relevant content, products, and services tailored to our unique interests

The primary focus of recommender systems is to deliver recommendations through the analysis of a users data, encompassing both explicit and inferred interests. Recommender systems have proven to be highly versatile and useful across a range of different contexts. 

https://www.choicemaster.org/
david@choicemaster.org


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Steve Jobs once famously said, "People don't know what they want until you show it to them." 

In today's digital age, we often face a persistent challenge: the overwhelming abundance of information. 

 

Simply too much choice.

The concept of Recommendation Systems, also known as Recommender Systems or Recommender Engines, has seamlessly integrated itself into our daily routines, becoming indispensable tools that help us discover relevant content, products, and services tailored to our unique interests

The primary focus of recommender systems is to deliver recommendations through the analysis of a users data, encompassing both explicit and inferred interests. Recommender systems have proven to be highly versatile and useful across a range of different contexts. 

https://www.choicemaster.org/
david@choicemaster.org


]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No Threat of GenAI Disinformation 7 7 Threat of GenAI Disinformation full d3b3d56a-ec28-417c-8bf4-185f54e8e6cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/25138d37 In this new episode of "The AI And You" podcast with David F George, (recorded on 17-10-2023), he discusses threats posed by generative AI disinformation. He explains the difference between misinformation (accidental false information) and disinformation (deliberately deceptive information).  David gives us some examples  of how generative AI can be misused to create fake but convincing images, videos, voices, reviews etc to spread disinformation. This is discussed in the context of politics, business/marketing, and online retail. He looks at the need to fact-check AI-generated content and not take it at face value and,  suggest governments may need to legislate and regulate to curb this threat of disinformation. 

]]> In this new episode of "The AI And You" podcast with David F George, (recorded on 17-10-2023), he discusses threats posed by generative AI disinformation. He explains the difference between misinformation (accidental false information) and disinformation (deliberately deceptive information).  David gives us some examples  of how generative AI can be misused to create fake but convincing images, videos, voices, reviews etc to spread disinformation. This is discussed in the context of politics, business/marketing, and online retail. He looks at the need to fact-check AI-generated content and not take it at face value and,  suggest governments may need to legislate and regulate to curb this threat of disinformation. 

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:29:18 +0100 Dr David F George Dr David F George 1849 In this new episode of "The AI And You" podcast with David F George, (recorded on 17-10-2023), he discusses threats posed by generative AI disinformation. He explains the difference between misinformation (accidental false information) and disinformation (deliberately deceptive information).  David gives us some examples  of how generative AI can be misused to create fake but convincing images, videos, voices, reviews etc to spread disinformation. This is discussed in the context of politics, business/marketing, and online retail. He looks at the need to fact-check AI-generated content and not take it at face value and,  suggest governments may need to legislate and regulate to curb this threat of disinformation. 

]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No Jobs and AI 6 6 Jobs and AI full 312eb800-da10-41ff-a217-1ddd4b063ee3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69690b04  

This episode highlights the impact of AI on daily lives and jobs, emphasising the need for responsible AI regulations. The lax approach to regulating Generative AI and other forms of AI automation has allowed AI companies to launch products that may exploit and negatively impact job markets. A current example is the Hollywood scriptwriters and actors strike against the use of AI language models to generate scripts and copyright infringement disputes illustrates the need for improved usage controls and regulation. David talks about how, he feels AI could impact all our lives especially in the employment market. 

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This episode highlights the impact of AI on daily lives and jobs, emphasising the need for responsible AI regulations. The lax approach to regulating Generative AI and other forms of AI automation has allowed AI companies to launch products that may exploit and negatively impact job markets. A current example is the Hollywood scriptwriters and actors strike against the use of AI language models to generate scripts and copyright infringement disputes illustrates the need for improved usage controls and regulation. David talks about how, he feels AI could impact all our lives especially in the employment market. 

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This episode highlights the impact of AI on daily lives and jobs, emphasising the need for responsible AI regulations. The lax approach to regulating Generative AI and other forms of AI automation has allowed AI companies to launch products that may exploit and negatively impact job markets. A current example is the Hollywood scriptwriters and actors strike against the use of AI language models to generate scripts and copyright infringement disputes illustrates the need for improved usage controls and regulation. David talks about how, he feels AI could impact all our lives especially in the employment market. 

]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No Responsible AI 5 5 Responsible AI full 78f44169-44b2-4aff-a232-c00b470016a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/808a555a Suddenly we are in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is a reality. AI has the potential to impact many aspects of our lives, from how we communicate, to how we interact with our environment. AI can be used to automate mundane tasks, allowing people to focus on higher-level thinking and problem-solving. AI can also be used to create more efficient and tailored services, products, and experiences for customers, and create personalised education experiences.

 

As AI technology continues to develop, its potential to affect our lives will become even more powerful.

]]> Suddenly we are in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is a reality. AI has the potential to impact many aspects of our lives, from how we communicate, to how we interact with our environment. AI can be used to automate mundane tasks, allowing people to focus on higher-level thinking and problem-solving. AI can also be used to create more efficient and tailored services, products, and experiences for customers, and create personalised education experiences.

 

As AI technology continues to develop, its potential to affect our lives will become even more powerful.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0100 Dr David F George Dr David F George 1364 Suddenly we are in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is a reality. AI has the potential to impact many aspects of our lives, from how we communicate, to how we interact with our environment. AI can be used to automate mundane tasks, allowing people to focus on higher-level thinking and problem-solving. AI can also be used to create more efficient and tailored services, products, and experiences for customers, and create personalised education experiences.

 

As AI technology continues to develop, its potential to affect our lives will become even more powerful.

]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No Types of AI 4 4 Types of AI full 383f0909-693a-4d19-beab-4576806476ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/994a1969  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that involves the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would normally require a level of human intelligence. AI can be divided into three main categories: Weak AI, Strong AI, and Artificial Superintelligence. Weak AI, or Artificial Narrow Intelligence, is currently in practical use and is limited in its capabilities. Strong AI, or Artificial General Intelligence, is in the process of proving its value and is constrained by the availability of computing power and the cost of training the models necessary for effective performance. Artificial Superintelligence is still theoretical, being an attempt to recreate the human mind in machine form. AI can be further classified based on different levels of complexity and capabilities, such as Reactive Machines, Limited Memory Machines, Theory of Mind, and Self-Aware. AI is being used in many areas today, such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, virtual assistants, image and facial recognition, Chatbots, business process automation and recommender systems. AI can be used as an ‘Assistive Intelligence’ tool to help make us more productive and create more time for us to extend our unique capabilities. However, there is a mismatch between the pace at which we can adapt to the transformational role of AI compared to the pace at which AI technology is evolving and being introduced, and there are potential risks.
If you would like read more about this topic then please go to the companion article by following the link:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/types-artificial-intelligence-choicemaster 


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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that involves the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would normally require a level of human intelligence. AI can be divided into three main categories: Weak AI, Strong AI, and Artificial Superintelligence. Weak AI, or Artificial Narrow Intelligence, is currently in practical use and is limited in its capabilities. Strong AI, or Artificial General Intelligence, is in the process of proving its value and is constrained by the availability of computing power and the cost of training the models necessary for effective performance. Artificial Superintelligence is still theoretical, being an attempt to recreate the human mind in machine form. AI can be further classified based on different levels of complexity and capabilities, such as Reactive Machines, Limited Memory Machines, Theory of Mind, and Self-Aware. AI is being used in many areas today, such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, virtual assistants, image and facial recognition, Chatbots, business process automation and recommender systems. AI can be used as an ‘Assistive Intelligence’ tool to help make us more productive and create more time for us to extend our unique capabilities. However, there is a mismatch between the pace at which we can adapt to the transformational role of AI compared to the pace at which AI technology is evolving and being introduced, and there are potential risks.
If you would like read more about this topic then please go to the companion article by following the link:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/types-artificial-intelligence-choicemaster 


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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that involves the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would normally require a level of human intelligence. AI can be divided into three main categories: Weak AI, Strong AI, and Artificial Superintelligence. Weak AI, or Artificial Narrow Intelligence, is currently in practical use and is limited in its capabilities. Strong AI, or Artificial General Intelligence, is in the process of proving its value and is constrained by the availability of computing power and the cost of training the models necessary for effective performance. Artificial Superintelligence is still theoretical, being an attempt to recreate the human mind in machine form. AI can be further classified based on different levels of complexity and capabilities, such as Reactive Machines, Limited Memory Machines, Theory of Mind, and Self-Aware. AI is being used in many areas today, such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, virtual assistants, image and facial recognition, Chatbots, business process automation and recommender systems. AI can be used as an ‘Assistive Intelligence’ tool to help make us more productive and create more time for us to extend our unique capabilities. However, there is a mismatch between the pace at which we can adapt to the transformational role of AI compared to the pace at which AI technology is evolving and being introduced, and there are potential risks.
If you would like read more about this topic then please go to the companion article by following the link:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/types-artificial-intelligence-choicemaster 


]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No Chatbots 3 3 Chatbots full 4d0cbcff-e305-4785-a8ee-8a90077daebd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dddb9ce This week we take a closer look at chatbots. We discuss what they are, how they work and what they could do for us. This conversation was recorded just over a week ago and the technology is moving at a breakneck speed so please bear this in mind while listening. 

]]> This week we take a closer look at chatbots. We discuss what they are, how they work and what they could do for us. This conversation was recorded just over a week ago and the technology is moving at a breakneck speed so please bear this in mind while listening. 

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0100 Dr David F George Dr David F George 2016 This week we take a closer look at chatbots. We discuss what they are, how they work and what they could do for us. This conversation was recorded just over a week ago and the technology is moving at a breakneck speed so please bear this in mind while listening. 

]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No ChatGTP 2 2 ChatGTP full c0112c59-4686-4b08-adb5-75fbab9c983f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdaf5664  Today, we’ll take a look at ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence technology that has the potential to disrupt a number of industries, from writing to the way we do our jobs. Back in 2019, a non-profit research group called OpenAI created a software program called GPT-2 that could generate paragraphs of coherent text and perform rudimentary reading comprehension and analysis without specific instruction. 

]]>  Today, we’ll take a look at ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence technology that has the potential to disrupt a number of industries, from writing to the way we do our jobs. Back in 2019, a non-profit research group called OpenAI created a software program called GPT-2 that could generate paragraphs of coherent text and perform rudimentary reading comprehension and analysis without specific instruction. 

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Dr David F George Dr David F George 1931  Today, we’ll take a look at ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence technology that has the potential to disrupt a number of industries, from writing to the way we do our jobs. Back in 2019, a non-profit research group called OpenAI created a software program called GPT-2 that could generate paragraphs of coherent text and perform rudimentary reading comprehension and analysis without specific instruction. 

]]> AI, technology, Innovation, Consumers, online shopping. No An introduction to David and choiceMaster 1 1 An introduction to David and choiceMaster full 9e48817f-339f-469d-83e8-fa9dfeafb533 https://share.transistor.fm/s/700ea317 In this first show, David introduces himself and tells us a little about his background in Artificial Intelligence. We also hear about his new concept in shopping recommender systems, choiceMaster.  

]]> In this first show, David introduces himself and tells us a little about his background in Artificial Intelligence. We also hear about his new concept in shopping recommender systems, choiceMaster.  

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:27:11 +0000 Dr David F George Dr David F George 1187 In this first show, David introduces himself and tells us a little about his background in Artificial Intelligence. We also hear about his new concept in shopping recommender systems, choiceMaster.  

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